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Nian Gengyao

In this Chinese name, the family name is Nian.
Nian Gengyao
Viceroy of Chuan-Shaan
In office
1721–1725
Preceded byhimself as the Viceroy of Sichuan
Succeeded byYue Zhongqi
Viceroy of Sichuan
In office
1718–1721
Preceded byOhai (as the Viceroy of Chuan-Shaan)
Succeeded byhimself as the Viceroy of Chuan-Shaan
Personal details
Born1679
Died1726 (aged 46–47)
Military service
AllegianceQing dynasty
Branch/serviceHan Chinese Bordered White Banner
Han Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner
RankGeneral
Nian Gengyao
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese年羹堯
Simplified Chinese年羹尧
Courtesy name
Chinese亮功
Art name
Traditional Chinese雙峰
Simplified Chinese双峰
Manchu name
Manchu scriptᠨᡳᠶᠠᠨ ᡤᡝᠩ ᠶᠣᡠ
Romanizationniyan geng yoo

Nian Gengyao (1679 – January 13, 1726), courtesy name Lianggong, was a Chinese military commander of the Qing dynasty. He was born a member of the Han Chinese Bordered Yellow Banner and had extensive military experience on the western frontier of the Qing Empire.[1] Nian became commander-in-chief of the Qing armies in the northwest; and helped to incorporate the region of what is now Qinghai into the Qing Empire.

  1. ^ Hummel, Arthur W. Sr., ed. (1943). "Nien Kêng-yao" . Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period. United States Government Printing Office.

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